(Ana Moreno) was born the 14th of September of 1963 in the city of Mexico. At 11 yrs of age she initiated her studies for teacher and dancer of folkloric dances of Mexico at the School of Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Ms.Moreno studied music, for dance, drama, ballet, contemporary dance, choreography, scenic and costume design, stage make-up and history of Mexico. For 6 years she danced with el Ballet Folklorico de Amalia Hernandez and with el Ballet Folklorico de Silvia Lozano, and taught classes of basic stagecraft. From 1987 to 1993 Ms.Moreno worked in the school of artistic initiation with the group Ollin Yoliztli (life and movement), and since 1994 to date, she is the director of ballet folklorico for youth for the Scottsdale school district and for Opendance. Ms. Moreno’s dance students have performed for different city events, Univision 33, in different school districts and in a variety of cultural events helping to conserve the Mexican artistic traditions.
Fernando Lino
Fernando Lino , born in Phoenix, AZ, began studying Ballroom in 2006 at Arizona State University when he was 18. He specialized in Salsa, and performed with the ASU Latin Dance Team. He continued his studies with Decho and Bree, currently ranked No. 1 in U.S. Professional American Rhythm, and has competed in several competitions around the U.S. In 2010 Fernando began to study other forms of dance, expanding his repertoire to include Mexican Folkdance, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary and Spanish dance. Since 2011 Fernando has been teaching an introduction to Salsa offering basic steps, simple partnering tips, and ballroom mambo technique, and works as an arts and educational outreach teacher, (teaching artist), and performer with Opendance in schools and throughout the community.
Kenyata Christina White
Kenyata’s study of dance began as a small child, having been raised in an air force family, traveling throughout her young life, she was able to study with a wide range of dance teachers and learn many different dance styles. A Multi-faceted artist, Kenyata White, Aka: Kenyata Christina, is a very loving, patient teacher, dynamic choreographer, accomplished dancer, vocalist, songwriter, actor, director and fashion designer. As the owner of Rippstyle Clothing, Kenyata has designed original costumes and one-of-a-kind specialty pieces for performance companies and individual clients. She has instructed around the Valley since 1999, teaching hip hop, jazz, tap, modern and musical theater at Phoenix College, Abby Bella Studios, Al Moro Studios, Plumb Performing Arts, Opendance Company and Dance in the Rockies in Durango, CO.
Tiffinie Greer
Tiffinie Greer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been involved in the world of dance and the arts , since she was 5 years old. As a young girl she was part of the Jazz Etc. Dance Company based in North Phoenix and has been a member of Opendance since 1996. Tiffinie is an accomplished dancer, actor and painter. In 1993, she became a member of The Unlikely Theatre Company and worked with the company for 15 years, traveling to New York and Edinburgh to perform. With Opendance she has toured to Hermosillo,MX, performed throughout the Valley, and continues to work as a teaching artist and performer in the Opendance school and community programs, and is head of stagecraft and costuming for the company.
Ana Maria Bonilla Carreno 
